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Recent Examples of chignon
Keys’ hair was styled in a sleek look and pulled back into a tight chignon.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
Spring is here, which means hydration and moisture is the biggest trend, from sopping wet curls to sleek chignons and water waves.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
As for her glam, Chan’s hair was pulled back into a tight chignon.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Her hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few strands of wavy hair to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
Spring is here, which means hydration and moisture is the biggest trend, from sopping wet curls to sleek chignons and water waves.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
As for her glam, Chan’s hair was pulled back into a tight chignon.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Her hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few strands of wavy hair to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chignon
Noun
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The wings are doused in a housemade honey chipotle sauce while the burgers are hand-pressed with local beef and have the restaurant’s logo branded into the bun.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Pita then wrapped the remaining hair around the base of the bun and used the end of a comb to make sure not a single hair was out of place.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The Food Network personality then posted a snap of Paige in a sheer white dress with her blonde hair loosely gathered into an updo.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Earlier on in her trip to the City of Love, Kardashian also opted for an (albeit much smaller) updo; on May 13, she was seen in a bun with some side bangs pulled out on her way to testify in the trial for her 2016 Paris robbery.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The valley is rich with fields of wheat and barley, zucchini, tomatoes, and peas; groves of lemons, olives, and pomegranates; and thousands of beehives.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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Wrigley Field was a beehive of activity Thursday morning as workers prepared the ballpark for Friday’s home opener between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
31 May 2022
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The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
21 Oct. 2021
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“Chignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chignon. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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